A glow-in-the-dark puzzle ball can be a multi-sensory therapeutic tool offering several benefits:

• Visual-Motor Integration: Assembling the puzzle in both lit and dark conditions challenges visual-motor integration, requiring coordination between visual perception and fine motor movements. The added challenge of low-light conditions can further enhance these skills.
• Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating the puzzle pieces to fit them together strengthens fine motor control, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. The small, intricate pieces can provide a good challenge for fine motor skills.
• Cognitive Skills: Solving the puzzle promotes problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and critical thinking skills. Users must analyze the shapes and patterns of the pieces to determine how they fit together, which supports cognitive development.
• Sensory Processing: The tactile input from handling the puzzle pieces, combined with the visual stimulation of the glowing elements in the dark, provides a multi-sensory experience. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with sensory processing differences. The glow-in-the-dark feature adds a novel and engaging element, potentially increasing motivation and engagement.
• Focus and Attention: The task of assembling the puzzle can help to improve focus and attention span, as it requires sustained concentration and engagement. The calming effect of the glowing elements in the dark can also contribute to a more focused state.
• Visual Perception: Discerning the shapes, colors, and patterns of the puzzle pieces, especially in low-light conditions, enhances visual perception skills, including form constancy, visual discrimination, and figure-ground perception.

This glow-in-the-dark puzzle ball can be a valuable tool for Occupational Therapists to use in therapy sessions to address a variety of goals, including improving fine motor skills, enhancing visual-motor integration, promoting cognitive development, and supporting sensory processing. The novelty of the glow-in-the-dark feature can make therapy activities more engaging and motivating.

Features:

Sold in min lots of 12’s. approx 7cm diameter.